Red-necked Wallaby
Our animals:
Szepi
Family:
Macropodidae
Order:
Phalangeridae
Class:
mammals
Length:
90 cm
Weight:
25-27 kg
Nutrition: solely herbivores, They feed grasses mainly
Reproduction: after a 30-40 day-long gestation 1 progeny
Did you know? Albinism is a hereditary characteristic that appears due to the disruption of the colourant production. In the wild, albino kangaroos would not have much chance against predators as They are so noticeable in the green surroundings, but They have a chance to survive in captivity, in the zoo. The species is listed on the red list of International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Watch it! They have big ears and long tails. Their hind legs are muscular, adapted to bouncing. Their fur covering their neck and their shoulder is reddish and thicker than many other wallaby’s fur. There is an albino colour variation of the species.
Habitat: In bushy areas
Spread: Throughout Tasmania, on the Southeast coast of Australia
